High Frequency Speech Identification Test In Tamil

Abstract

The present study aimed at developing and standardising a high frequency speech identification test in Tamil. The study was carried out in two phases. Phase I involved the development of High frequency word lists while in phase 2 these words were standardised on 100 normal hearing individuals. Two lists of bisyllabic high frequency words and one list of trisyllabic high frequency words were developed. The mean speech identification scores for all the three lists were above 99%. Comparison across the 3 lists showed that any of the 3 lists can be used to obtain high frequency speech identification scores and can also be used in providing amplification for individuals with high frequency hearing loss.